Senate DFL Leader Susan Kent Responds to Governor’s Stay at Home Order

SAINT PAUL, MN— Today, Governor Tim Walz announced an executive order that directs all Minnesotans to stay at home and limit movements outside their homes to only essential needs. The Stay at Home order will be in effect from Friday, March 27 to Friday, April 10.

“There
is significant, reliable data that concludes staying home makes a tremendous
difference in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and as a result, saving lives.
Mitigation will allow our health care systems and the people who care for the
sick to continue to do their life-saving work. The decision by the Governor to
order a Stay at Home order for Minnesotans is the right one,” said
Senate DFL Leader Susan Kent. “The Senate DFL caucus remains as
committed as ever to engaging with our constituents and communities across the
state to provide further clarity, guidance, and answers during this time.”

The
Governor also extended the closure of bars, restaurants, and other public
gathering spaces until Friday, May 1 and has authorized the Commissioner of
Education to implement a Distance Learning Period beginning on Monday, March 30
until Monday May 4.